Xiao Yan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xiao Yan (萧炎)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Family; Jia Nan Academy
Occupation/Role	Xiao Family patriarch
Status	Deceased
First Appearance	3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Three-Star Dou Zhe	14	Revealed during his first fight with Jia Lie Jun; used the Eight Extremes Collapse before being defeated.
Great Dou Shi	147	His cultivation shocked the Yun Lan Sect during the three-year agreement with Nalan Yanran.
Dou King	151	Reached this level by the confrontation at the Yun Lan Sect; Yao Lao controlled his body during the journey there.
Seven-Star Great Dou Shi	176	Identified at Jia Nan Academy during the clash with Sha Tie.

Background / History

Xiao Yan defended Xun Er when Liu Xi and Jia Lie Ao harassed her near the Xiao Family market. Although Xun Er attempted to fight in his place, Xiao Yan insisted on facing Jia Lie Jun himself. He was defeated after his Eight Extremes Collapse collided with Jia Lie Jun's Azure Wind Vortex Fist, leaving him with a broken foot and unconsciousness 14.

After Nalan Yanran ended their engagement, Xiao Yan entered a three-year agreement with her to settle the humiliation through strength. He fought with the Black Heavy Ruler, Green Lotus Core Flame, and assistance from Yao Lao's Spiritual Power and white flame; he ultimately defeated Nalan Yanran and demanded an apology before burning the divorce letter 146 147 148 149.

When Xiao Zhan was abducted, Xiao Yan blamed the Yun Lan Sect and returned to confront it. He killed Yun Leng with the Bone Spirit Cold Flame and battled Yun Shan, destroying Yun Shan's Origin Energy mountain with the Black Heavy Ruler 151 152. During his escape, he was severely injured, lost access to Yao Lao, had his storage rings stolen, and was castrated by Jia Lie Jun while unconscious 153.

At Jia Nan Academy, Xiao Yan's resentment toward Xun Er and Jia Lie Jun intensified. He publicly insulted Xun Er, later tried to eliminate her during the ranking matches, and was defeated after Xun Er deflected his flame dagger and injured him 162 168 169.

After learning of the Xiao Family's displacement and his brothers' injuries, Xiao Yan accepted the clan leader's token from Xiao Li and resolved to protect the family 188 189. Jia Lie Jun pursued him to the Desert Iron Mercenary Group, killed Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, and then overpowered Xiao Yan despite his use of the Black Heavy Ruler and green flames 190.

Personality

Xiao Yan is proud and highly sensitive to humiliation. He refused Xun Er's offer to fight Jia Lie Jun in his place because he considered it an affront to his dignity, then held a lasting grudge after his defeat 14 160.

His determination is closely tied to revenge and family loyalty. He pursued the three-year agreement to erase the disgrace of his broken engagement, returned to the Yun Lan Sect over Xiao Zhan's disappearance, and later accepted responsibility as Xiao Family patriarch 146 151 189.

His losses made him increasingly reclusive, volatile, and resentful. Jia Nan Academy elders noted his unwillingness to interact with others, while his jealousy of Jia Lie Jun's relationship with Xun Er led him to accuse and eventually attack her 162 164 168.

Abilities & Skills

Dou Qi Combat

Xiao Yan fights with direct, forceful close-quarters techniques and weapon attacks.

• Used the Eight Extremes Collapse against Jia Lie Jun, but lost the exchange and suffered a broken foot 14.
• Could wield the Black Heavy Ruler in combat against Nalan Yanran and Jia Lie Jun 148 190.
• Used lightning-attribute Dou Qi while evading Yun Lan Sect elders 362.

Flame Manipulation

Xiao Yan possesses and employs multiple flames, though some of his strongest displays rely on Yao Lao.

• Used the Green Lotus Core Flame during the three-year agreement 148.
• Possessed a lower-quality Beast Fire while cultivating the Fen Jue 146.
• Used a wisp of deep white flame and Yao Lao's Spiritual Power to resist Nalan Yanran's final attack 148.
• His green flames were insufficient to stop Jia Lie Jun during their final confrontation 190.

Alchemy

Xiao Yan is an alchemist with heightened senses.

• His alchemist senses allowed him to overhear an enforcement team member's insulting remark at Peace Town 160.
• Elder Zhang invited him to join Jia Nan Academy's Alchemy department 168.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Black Heavy Ruler — Heavy weapon used in the three-year agreement and his final battle 147 148 190.
• Storage rings — Taken by Jia Lie Jun after Xiao Yan was incapacitated 153.
• Xiao Family clan leader's token — Entrusted to him by Xiao Li when he accepted the position of patriarch 189.

Relationships

• Xun Er — Childhood companion and former object of Xiao Yan's affection. She initially trusted his ability, but their relationship deteriorated after his accusations, jealousy, and attack on her 3 162 168 169.
• Jia Lie Jun — Rival and eventual killer. Jia Lie Jun defeated Xiao Yan in Wutan City, taunted him at Jia Nan Academy, stole his possessions, castrated him, and later killed him 14 153 160 190.
• Yao Lao — Mentor and residual soul who trained and repeatedly aided Xiao Yan, including by lending Spiritual Power and taking control of his body. Yao Lao later fell into slumber after the Yun Lan Sect conflict 146 148 151 153.
• Nalan Yanran — Former fiancée and opponent in the three-year agreement. Xiao Yan defeated her, received her apology, and burned the divorce letter to sever ties with the Nalan Family 147 148 149.
• Xiao Zhan — Father. Xiao Yan attacked the Yun Lan Sect after Xiao Zhan was injured and abducted 14 151.
• Xiao Li — Brother who entrusted Xiao Yan with the clan leader's token; he was killed while attempting to protect Xiao Yan 189 190.
• Xiao Ding — Brother who attempted to intervene against Jia Lie Jun and was killed 190.
• Xiao Yu — Relative who blamed Xiao Yan for the Xiao Family's suffering but supported his return to the Desert Iron Mercenary Group 188 189.
• Yun Leng — Yun Lan Sect elder killed by Xiao Yan with the Bone Spirit Cold Flame 152.
• Yun Shan — Former Yun Lan Sect master whom Xiao Yan fought during the confrontation over his father 152.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Wutan City Rivalry

• Defends Xun Er from Liu Xi and Jia Lie Ao.
• Challenges Jia Lie Jun and suffers a decisive defeat 14.
• Becomes increasingly hostile toward Jia Lie Jun after their first clash 15 17.

Three-Year Agreement

• Travels to the Yun Lan Sect to face Nalan Yanran.
• Defeats Nalan Yanran with Yao Lao's support and ends their engagement dispute 146 147 148 149.

Yun Lan Sect Retaliation

• Attacks the Yun Lan Sect over Xiao Zhan's disappearance.
• Kills Yun Leng and clashes with Yun Shan.
• Escapes severely injured; loses Yao Lao's aid, his storage rings, and his ability to reproduce 151 152 153.

Jia Nan Academy

• Reunites with Jia Lie Jun and Xun Er at Peace Town.
• Publicly turns against Xun Er and allies with Bai Shan during the new-student competition.
• Attempts to ambush Xun Er, but is eliminated from the ranking matches 160 162 168 169 176.

Xiao Family Patriarch and Death

• Accepts the Xiao Family clan leader's token amid the family's collapse.
• Travels with Xiao Li to the Desert Iron Mercenary Group.
• Is cornered and killed by Jia Lie Jun after failing to escape or overcome him in battle 189 190.